Peter

“I also seldom go to the “regular” birding sites, preferring to look for less birded areas.” Surely then, Carl, you need a copy of the new T&T so you can work out where the rest of us won’t be? Peter Shute

It would be interesting to see the results of the same tests using a Finnstick to steady the binoculars. > —–Original Message—– > From: birding-aus-bounces@lists.vicnet.net.au > [mailto:birding-aus-bounces@lists.vicnet.net.au] On Behalf Of > Trevor Ford > Sent: Monday, 14 March 2011 1:05 PM > To: Birding Aus > Subject: [Birding-Aus] Stability of binoculars and > binocular-user: “The … Read more

Paul, is this in any way related to PhotoBOCA? Is this a one off event, or are you forming a group? Peter Shute

Is that this one: http://optechusa.com/bino-cam-harness.html? It doesn’t say you can do that. I must admit I’ve only ever used one of the cord type harnesses BOCA was selling a few years ago. I know these work, because I’ve seen people using them, but I found it tangled easily. The strap type harnesses ought to be … Read more

This page shows how one bloke carries heaps of stuff: http://www.surfbirds.com/blog/tomstips/9052/The+Geek%26%23039%3Bs+Guide+to+Carrying+your+Gear+while+Saving+your+Shoulders.html I’ve attached my tripod strap that way now (to the head and the base of the column), instead of to the head and one leg. It sits better, and doesn’t require the legs to be strapped together, so it’s much faster to set up. … Read more